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50+ Recreation Strategy: Have Your Say! |
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Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services is working on a strategy to help develop recreation services for adults 50 plus over the next few years. There are two ways you can Have Your Say! Online Survey By taking a few minutes to complete a simple online survey, you’ll be contributing to our understanding of recreational needs and preferences for adults 50 and older. Recreation Talks! A two-hour focus group, including a presentation on current recreation services, a group exercise on preferences of the participants and a review of a draft strategy. With 16 sessions across the city, you can provide suggestions and comments on what you would like to see available for recreation services for adults 50+. Visit www.ottawa.ca/recreation to find the survey and list of Recreation Talks! so you can have your say! |
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Sept 5 - 7 |
Rednersville Road Art Tour |
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Labour Day Weekend 2009 Watch for brochures or call 613-394-5733 or 613-961-7331 Drive the scenic Rednersville Road , County Rd 3, Prince Edward County, watch for the signs and visit the studios and workplaces of a wide variety of artists and artisans. |
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Square Dance Open House |
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The 36th season of the Village Squares Modern Square Dance club will begin with two free open house evenings of instruction for beginner couples on September 9th and 16th at 7:30 p.m. in the Roy G. Hobbs Community Centre, 109 Larch Ave., Orleans. The music is great and our caller of thirty-four years, Paul Adams, is phenomenal! A great time is guaranteed. After dancing a few squares, complimentary refreshments will be provided. Fun, Fitness, and Friendship await you. For more information see our website at www.villagesquares.wordpress.com or call 613-521-5292 |
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Sept 17 - 19 |
The Prince Edward County Music Festival -- Bridging the Old and the New |
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The Prince Edward County Music Festival -- Bridging the Old and the New, September 17 to 19, 2009, evening concerts start at 7:30pm at The Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Picton, Ontario, an acoustically exceptional venue. We welcome distinguished Canadian Andrew MacDonald, composer-in-residence whose works have been performed by major orchestras across Canada. Stéphane Lemelin, artistic director and pianist and the highly popular Penderecki String Quartet return. Guest artists are James Campbell, clarinet, David Currie, double-bass, Normand Forget, oboe, Joseph Petric, accordion, Veronica Tennant, narrator Friday evening. Evening: $25, Student $10. Festival Pass: $60, Student $25. Saturday Daytime Concerts for the family 10:00am Joseph Petric, accordion and 2:00pm: JAMMING!: James Campbell, clarinet and Andrew MacDonald, composer-in-residence and guitarist at Books & Company, Picton. Saturday Daytime: Family $10, Adult $3, Student $2. Free Admission with Festival Pass For more information contact: 613.393.3798 or Email: info@pecmusicfestival.com, or www.pecmusicfestival.com |
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Sept 18th |
6th Annual Fogies & Friends Golf Tournament at the Landings |
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A fundraiser supporting the Seniors Association - $250,000 shoot out, best ball, pig roast, and prizes for everyone! Sponsored by Bank of Montreal, BMO Nesbitt Burns, and 102.7 The Lake. Registration forms available at The Seniors Centre |
| Sept. 18 - 20, 27, 28 |
Thousand Islands Fine Arts Association - Annual Art Show and Sale |
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Parks Canada Mallorytown Landing on the Thousand Islands Parkway. This show features original paintings and other fine art by artists of the Thousand Islands region. Join us Friday Sept. 18 from 6 - 8 p.m. for the opening reception, or drop in on the other show dates between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. |
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Oct 3 - 4 |
Tweed & Area Studio Tour 2009 |
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The tour consists of artists & artisans from southcentral Hastings County. The participants will be displaying & selling their work from their studios.This year (our 12th),20 studios with 26 artists/artisans will be participating. Visitors will be able to admire a wide range of fine art-watercolors,oils and acrylics- pottery,herbal products,spinning and weaving,stone carvings,quilting,rug hooking,wood working including furniture and marqetry,floral art,jewelry and olde world Santa stained glass,photography The artists will be on hand to describe their techniques and inspirations. The tour covers the area from of Madoc to Shannonville Road in the south,west to Stirling and east to Marlbank. The tour will run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,October 3rd and 4th More in formation about the artists and a map is available on our web site www.tweedstudiotour.org .or by calling 613.477.2039,613.478.3989 |
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Oct 10 - 11 |
Expressions of Art Show and Sale |
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3790 Carp Road, Carp Fairgrounds Saturday 8-4pm and Sunday 10-4pm. 'Expressions of Art', the West Carleton Arts Society's annual art show and sale, will be held in the Carp Agricultural Hall over the Thanksgiving weekend. This exhibition and sale brings together over 30 area artist, showing original, high quality art and fine crafts such as paintings, jewellery, pottery, glass work, basketry and framed miniature quilts. Free admission. For further information please visit www.WestCarletonArtsSociety.ca or call 613 832 2156 |
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Oct 16 |
Annual Travel Showcase |
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Friday October 16, 1:00 to 3:00pm - Local travel agencies will feature vacation locations for fall and winter trips. Passport, Health Unit, Canadian Hearing Society, Foreign Affairs, and Canadian Air Transport Security Authority information will also be available. Enjoy door prizes and refreshments. 56 Francis St., Kingston |
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Oct 18 |
Last Night of the Poems - 6th Annual Performance |
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The sixth annual performance of The Last Night of the Proms will take place on Sunday, October 18th at 8:00 p.m at St. Matthias Anglican Church, |
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Oct 24 |
Fall Dance featuring SHYLO |
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Saturday October 24, 8:00 to 11:30pm - Come enjoy a night of dancing and socializing to live music preformed by special guests SHYLO! Cash bar and a light snack served later in the evening. All welcome. 56 Francis St., Kingson. 613.548.7810 $10 in advance, $12 at the door. |
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Oct 17 & 18, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
Kingston Town & Country Studio Tour |
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Tour the scenic countryside and unique areas of Kingston Ontario and visit local artists in their studios. A great way to get to know the art and the artists! For more information see www.townandcountrystudiotour.com. |
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Art Show Oct 23 to Nov 8 in Picton |
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Nov 1st |
Notre Dame Cathedral Choirs |
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The Members of the Notre Dame Cathedral Choirs, under the direction of Michel Guimont and accompanied by organist Jennifer Loveless, will present “Lux Aeterna, A Taste of Eternity”, a freewill concert, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 1/2009 at The Cathedral, 383 Sussex Drive across from the National Gallery. To commemorate Remembrance Day the choirs will be singing a wide range of choral music from the Renaissance to the contemporary, including works by Byrd, Tallis, Taverner, Ruth Watson Henderson and Eleanor Daley. The concert will feature guest soloists soprano Joan Fearnley and baritone Luc Lalonde. For information call 613-738-5025 ext.245 or go to the Cathedral website: http://www.notredameottawa.com |
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Nov 6th |
2nd Annual fundraiser for the National Irish Canadian Cultural Centre |
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Nov 6th |
Ottawa Friends of Tibet Fundraising Dinner and Silent Auction |
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Friday November 6, 2009 6:00 PM, Hellenic Reception Centre |
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Nov 6 - 7 |
Christmas in the Valley Artisan Sale |
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182 Bridge Street, Almonte Community Centre Upper Hall. Friday from 2-9pm and Saturday from 9-4pm Are you
looking for
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originality,
quality and
attention to
detail? More information at www.mississippimills.ca or call 613 256 4207. |
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Nov 7 |
Knox United Church Christmas Bazaar |
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9:30am - 2:00pm, Knox United Church, 25 Gibbard Ave. Nepean, (Knoxdale & Huntclub)
Join us for our 46th annual Christmas Bazaar. Featuring Crafts, Baked Goods, Nostalgia Table, Auntie's Attic, Quilt Raffle, Knox Cafe and Lunchroom. |
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Nov 12 |
The Andy Fund of Kingston Christmas Shop |
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The Andy Fund proudly presents its 20th and last Christmas Shop. Thursday, November 12 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at St. John's Anglican Church, 41 Church Street, Portsmouth Village. Wonderful hand-made items for holiday giving, decorating and eating. The Andy Fund of Kingston raises funds for local cancer-related projects. (For further information, please phone Gerry Sprague, 613-544-2491.) |
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Nov 12 - 15 |
Till We Meet Again |
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Till We Meet Again is a war-time musical that offers a true account of how a live CBC-based radio show connected a nation during the uncertainty and emotion of World War II. Based on months of careful research, dozens of interviews with veterans, and analyzing old radio recordings and letters this musical authentically recreates life in Canada in the 1940's. |
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Nov 13 - 15 |
Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners Annual Show and Sale |
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Portsmouth Town Hall, 623 King St. W., Kingston. See demonstrations of their craft and choose from a selection one-of-a-kind items for your home, friends and family. |
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Nov 27 - 29 |
Festival of Trees - Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital |
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Nov 28 |
Scottish Tea and Bazzar |
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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group |
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Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, Caregiver Support Group for family and friends caring for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder. Meets the first Thursday of every month in the Classroom at Trinity St. Andrew’s Church,.291 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew from 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. For more information call Heidi at 613-433-5896. |
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SPRING RAINS |
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Through this art therapy program, making
pictures and chatting about their creations, seniors can share
joys,
ease cares and find fresh energy to follow their interests. No art
skills are required. All supplies are provided.
Cost $6 a session. Every Wednesday 11:00 to 12:30, at Providence
Motherhouse,1200 Princess St., Kingston, ON. Call Sr. Kay Morrell at 613-544-4525. |
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Volunteer Opportunities - Calling Nature Lovers! |
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Do you have a passion for natural science that you would like to share with kids? Do you enjoy working and learning with others in a team environment? The Canadian Museum of Nature is recruiting English or French speaking volunteers to help deliver hands-on, interactive workshops to school children grades K to 4. Full training will be provided. Volunteers must be available a half day per week during the school year and be comfortable working with large groups of young children in a busy setting. For more information on this or other volunteer opportunities associated with the fall 2006 opening of the Museum’s renovated west wing, please call 613-566-4261. |
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Are you a teen with a plan? |
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Are you a teen looking to give back to the community? The Ottawa Public Library needs your help to plan the Teen Room of the new South Central District library in Greenboro and look after it once the library is open You must be between 12 and 17 years old, willing to work with a group of 8-10 young people and able to meet with Library staff several times before the summer to discuss related issues You will provide input on library service for teens, including programming Your participation is eligible for your required 40 hours of community service. Tell us in writing why you want to be involved. You can: mail your letter to Dave Thomas, Ottawa Public Library, Blossom Park Branch, 2950 Bank St., Ottawa, ON K1T 1N8. Drop off your letter at the Blossom Park, Elmvale, AltaVista, Greely, Metcalfe, Osgoode, or Vernon branches. e-mail your letter to dave.thomas@library.ottawa.on.ca. For more information, please e-mail or call Dave Thomas at 731-9907, ext. 2. Contact: Dave Thomas, Manager Blossom Park branch Ottawa Public Library 731-9907, ext.2. |
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